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on August 18, 2008

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Unique Containers for Planting Flowers & Herbs(Pictures of Herbs in Containers)

Plants will grow in just about any container, as long as it meets certain size and drainage requirements. Find interesting containers in forgotten corners of the basement, or garage or rummage sales. Use some as is; others will require modification. Drainage Any container used to plant flowers or herbs must have proper drainage for excess water. If the object doesn't leak, drill or punch holes in the bottom and sides. According to Cornell University Cooperative Extension, because you must elevate pots if the holes are on the bottom, it is better to have some drainage holes in containers' sides. Size It is important to make sure plants have enough room to grow in their containers. Look at seed packages or on plant tags to find out how large plants will grow and choose container size accordingly. Interesting Containers Metal containers, such as galvanized buckets, old washtubs and milk cans make good containers. Some metal containers turn an attractive green with age.

Can I Grow Different Herbs in the Same Pot?

Growing a variety of herbs in a single pot is the best way to save space on your patio, porch or kitchen windowsill, while still providing yourself with an assortment of fragrant, tasty herbs for cooking . It can be done if you keep a few things in mind before planting. CONTAINER Choose a container that is well-suited for growing herbs. Good drainage is a must. Most herbs are shallow-rooted, so a container does not need to be very deep. At least 6 inches deep will suffice; however 8 to 10 inches is better. More than that is simply unnecessary. Some herbs that get bushy need some space to spread out. Don't crowd them, but most herbs require only 2 to 4 inches of space away from its neighbor. Check on the back of seed packets, or on the plant marker if you are buying seedlings, to find out the recommended spacing. Large window boxes or a trough will house the biggest variety of herbs, and even a 12-inch-diameter plastic pot can hold three or four at once. GROUPING HERBS

How to Grow Herbs in the Same Pot?

Fresh herbs are a delight. They add surprising depth to meals, smell great and are easy to plant. For gardeners with limited space and time, the best part is that herbs don't require a large plot of land to get started. Herbs easily adapt to container gardens. With just a bit of planning, you can even grow different kinds in one pot. Planning and Selection Decide what you want to plant, paying close attention to the needs of the herbs you're considering in terms of water, sunlight and soil. Some herbs, like basil,rosemary and chives, prefer full sun, while others, such as chervil and mint, do well in partial shade. You want the herbs in the pot to have similar needs. Purchase the herbs. You can either buy seedlings, which will take longer to get results, or full-grown plants. Most garden supply stores and local farmer's markets have a wide variety of herb plants. Select a pot. The type of pot you choose, whether plastic, clay, terra cotta or ceramic, isn&#

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